Contradiction with Proverbs 11:21
This verse expresses that the wicked will not go unpunished, contrasting with Joseph's unjust punishment despite his righteousness.
Proverbs 11:21: [Though] hand [join] in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Contradiction with Psalm 34:17
States that the righteous cry for help and are delivered, in contrast to Joseph being imprisoned.
Psalm 34:17: [The righteous] cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
Contradiction with Psalm 37:28
Claims the Lord does not forsake his saints, whereas Joseph was seemingly forsaken and imprisoned.
Psalm 37:28: For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17
Promises that no weapon formed against the righteous shall prosper, yet Joseph was falsely accused and jailed.
Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Romans 8:28
Assures that all things work together for good to those who love God, although Joseph faced unjust imprisonment.
Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:12
Suggests that the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, but Joseph was subjected to injustice despite his righteousness.
1 Peter 3:12: For the eyes of the Lord [are] over the righteous, and his ears [are open] unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord [is] against them that do evil. [against: Gr. upon]
Paradox #1
Genesis 39:20 describes Joseph being put into prison despite his innocence. The contradiction or conflict here could be the concept of injustice or the idea of bad things happening to good people. It highlights the tension between the existence of a just and good God and the occurrence of unfair events in the world.